Marvin

(Baltimore Sun/Amy Davis)

Check out Marvin, a sexy bistro, bar and lounge on hip and historic U Street, named for soul crooner Marvin Gaye. Try the Belgian mussels with frites or the Southern-style shrimp and grits. (2007 14th St. NW, 202-797-7171, marvindc.com)

Check out Marvin, a sexy bistro, bar and lounge on hip and historic U Street, named for soul crooner Marvin Gaye. Try the Belgian mussels with frites or the Southern-style shrimp and grits. (2007 14th St. NW, 202-797-7171, marvindc.com) ((Baltimore Sun/Amy Davis))

Check out Marvin, a sexy bistro, bar and lounge on hip and historic U Street, named for soul crooner Marvin Gaye. Try the Belgian mussels with frites or the Southern-style shrimp and grits. (2007 14th St. NW, 202-797-7171, marvindc.com)